I bought this projector to be used at functions for a social club. We generally show DVD’s in a room that is only slightly poorly lit, with the projector about 15′ from the screen, and club members view it from 20 – 50 ft away. So we needed a projector with some muscle to get an image large and crisp enough to be loved from the back of the room. I researched lots of projectors, and this one seemed to offer the best quality for a reasonable price. We weren’t disappointed – the image is about 8′ wide and very sharp. It has lots of fancy features which we doubtless won’t use, but the basics are simple enough to figure out. My one gripe is that there is no operating manual – only a CD with the manual on it, which might be well-located if you have a dedicated laptop you are using with the projector, but useless if you are using it with a DVD player.If you are a first-time projector buyer (like I was), I recommend the following link, which I establish on the Radio Shack website:[...] They had a very nice explanation of what all these specification acronyms really mean in stipulations of a excellent picture. In a nutshell:Lumens – higher number means brighter picture in a less than dark room (very vital for us)Resolution – the fineness of detail (i.e. high-def – see the website for details) This projector isn’t really high-def, but it seems you have pay twice the price for the next higher level.Contrast ratio – higher number means a greater difference between the lights and darks – (vital in view of the fact that our DVD’s are shot in low lighting)Toss ratio – how huge the picture will be – a smaller number really means a larger picture. The Viewsonic website has a nifty calculator that helps you see how huge your picture will be at a given distance.Hope this helps the non-techies out there! Pleased viewing!

very excellent product.pros1. exceptional picture quality.2. all computer files and dvd can be viewed using this projector.3. 2 computers can be connected to input and one to output.4. dvd player can be connected and viewed. very excellent picture quality.5. for beginners, very user friendly, just connect yellow cord of video to projector ,change zoom and focus.

cons1.no hdmi port.2.just small mini mono speaker is built in which is not excellent quality for music.3. red and white sound cord of your dvd player must go to your external sound system for better sound quality.4. remote is not lighted.5. sound cord of your lap top must go to your external sound system for better sound quality.

I conduct numerous workshops, meetings and gatherings in the midst of my organization. I needed a light-weight, simple to use product that had excellent to exceptional picture quality; and that was easily transportable.

HOW IT ARRIVED

The Projector indoors packaged in a standard box encased by Styrofoam, and wrapped in a predictable protective covering. It shipped by UPS ground and indoors on schedule.

My First Use

When it indoors, I wanted to make sure the projector worked properly and had all the cables needed to power it up and connect to my PC. There are a number of thorough reviews here so I am vacant to focus specifically on my experience aptly out of the box.I unpacked it, powered it up and connected it to my PC. Lacking having to do anything else — accept change the height to meet my 80-in screen – I turned on my PC and was EXTREMELY surprised by the high, picture quality and vivid insignia, even in a well lit room. After closing the blinds and turning off the lights, I was even more flabbergasted — especially given the price and my level of expectation. It was BEYOND my expectations.

I chose to test things out on my husband and kids. So, I logged into my Netflix account and start playing the newest episode of Power Rangers. My son immediately plotting that I had set this up “just for him” — and wanted pop corn, and for me to leave the room so he could watch a movie. My husband started talking about movie night with the family, and I knew I had chosen well.

The chief highlight for me, but, was that all I had to do was turn it on using the remote, turn on my PC and change the height. From setup to sitting down watch Power Rangers took about 13 minutes. The light didn’t have to heat up and I didn’t have to look at the early directions a single time.

I do, but, plot to become familiar with the functionality of the projector and learn to use the remote to make the best of my experiences. The additional reviews on this site cover the “details” very well, so… I didn’t reckon it was necessary to restate those things.

I am VERY SATISFIED with my buy and experience. Fantastic product and even better price.